This report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the Japanese construction industry including:

The Japanese construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and type of construction activity
Analysis of equipment, material and service costs across each project type within Japan
Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, and the risks and opportunities they present to participants in the Japanese construction industry
Analyzing the profiles of the leading operators in the Japanese construction industry
Data highlights of the largest construction projects in Japan

The Japanese construction industry recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.14% during the review period (2009–2013). The country’s economy contracted following an earthquake, subsequent tsunami and nuclear disaster in 2011. In a bid to reconstruct and revitalize the economy during the review period, the government introduced economic reforms, such as an increase in subsidies and tax breaks for companies that invest in factories. The construction industry outlook is favorable, as a result of the government’s focus on reconstruction activities. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (MEIT), indices of construction activity increased from 87.5 in the fourth quarter of 2012 to 99.4 in the fourth quarter of 2013, registering growth of 13.6%. The construction industry’s output is expected to increase at a CAGR of 3.19% over the forecast period (2013–2018).

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in Japan. It provides:

Historical (2009-2013) and forecast (2014-2018) valuations of the construction industry in Japan using construction output and value-add methods
Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, institutional and residential) and by project type
Breakdown of values within each project type, by type of activity (new construction, repair and maintenance, refurbishment and demolition) and by type of cost (materials, equipment and services)
Analysis of key construction industry issues, including regulation, cost management, funding and pricing
Detailed profiles of the leading construction companies in Japan

Construction activity in Japan has increased since 2012, according to data on the value of contracts by orders with civil engineering works, showing a slightly faster rate of expansion than buildings. The number of housing starts has also risen since early 2010. While the rise in activity indicates improvements in the industry, there are concerns over the impact this will have on material and labor prices.
The country’s Fourth Science and Technology Basic Plan, introduced in 2011, aims to spend JPY25 trillion (US$313.3 billion) over 2011–2015. The plan addresses societal challenges and sets out priorities, such as reconstruction and revival following the 2011 natural disaster. In 2013, total science and technology expenditure, including planned spending and a stimulus package, reached JPY4.6 trillion (US$57 billion). The JPY76.7 billion (US$958 million) stimulus package was allocated to the upgrade of research facilities. Increased government spending is expected to enhance the research facilities category, which will, in turn, support the institutional construction market over the forecast period.
The introduction of new economic reforms has improved business confidence in the country. In order to pump the money into the financial system, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) purchased government bonds and other securities. According to the BOJ, since April 2013, JPY4.4 trillion (US$546.3 billion) has been supplied into the country’s economic system, boosting business sentiments to a peak since 2007. In 2013, direct commercial transactions reached JPY3.3 trillion (US$41.7 billion), a 67% increase over 2012. This renewed business confidence and financial stimulus will support the growth of the commercial market over the forecast period.
After coming to power in 2012, the government announced an emergency stimulus package of JPY10 trillion (US$110 billion) in January 2013, with a primary focus on public work infrastructure. Public work subsidies increased to JPY5.3 trillion (US$0.1 trillion) in 2013. The package focuses on reconstruction projects including repairs and the construction of earthquake-resistant roads, bridges and tunnels.

According to the Japanese government, the elderly population, defined as those aged 65 and above, reached 31.9 million in 2013, an increase of 1.1 million over 2012. According to a 2012 government report, people aged 65 and above are expected to account for 40% of the country’s total population by 2060. According to the Japanese Cabinet Office, the number of elderly people using healthcare facilities will increase from 920,000 in 2011 to 1.2 million in 2015, indicating an increase in demand. A brokerage unit, Daiwa Real Estate Asset Management, plans to establish a healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT). The company will own healthcare facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes, and plans to operate the trust from March 2014 with a fund of JPY10 billion (US$96 million).

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